Opportunities for Action
We believe that the best way to benefit from EBBF is to find ways to get involved and to make a difference in your own work environment being helped and supported by this worldwide network of like-minded individuals.
Have a look at a few of EBBF's current projects on the main webpage: ebbf.org/projects.html
AIESEC ( aiesec.net ) will be using a new virtual system for communication from January 2008 called EnterCEE:
they are looking for EBBF entrepreneurs to share their experiences and answer questions on particular sub topics within the general sphere of entrepreneurship: Women Entrepreneurs, Social Entrepreneurship, Responsible Entrepreneurship and so on.
First an ‘input paper’ on the topic would be released on aiesec.net with an introduction to the EBBF member with a brief on their past experiences and then they would call the forum open.
The aiesec.net interface has the possibility to post messages on a thread - so that one can have a virtual discussion on a particular topic on a ‘forum’ and ask questions related to the subtopic, so CEE participants can post their views and questions on the topic and a member from EBBF answers them.
Are you interested to offer your own views and replies to a specific entrepreneurship related topic? Literally thousands of AIESEC members would be your audience so if you want to take part please send an email right away to:
George Starcher george.starcher@ebbf.org
specifying your area of interest.
Annemie Vanormelingen writes an SOS to EBBF members and readers
At my workplace I am faced with a woman who has been victim of sexual inappropriate gestures. As this is not a first instance the issue needs to be addressed seriously. Although there is a theoretical complaints procedure in place, no educational program is set-up.
I have no decision making power but can influence the General Manager.
I would like to know if anybody in EBBF has been faced and with this challenge and how it was handled.
I would like to find simple educational materials that can be used to raise :
1. awareness amongst the workfloor managers
2. amongst workers.
The company is an industrial services company with very low educational level workers (Entreprise de Travail Adapté - atelier Protégé.) hence the need for simple , graphic educational material.
Many thanks for any suggestions - Annemie Vanormelingen
You can send your suggestions by posting an answer to Annemie's invitation directly on her blog entry: ebbf.org/blog/
For a more private channel write directly to our contact us address:
What INSPIRE readers like best is - Your - Story.
Doing something you think is not-so-big? Wondering if what you're doing is making a difference?
You'd be surprised how much people could learn from reading your story, from reading about your everyday life.
Whether you've done something grand or have been grand at doing nothing, we need your story. INSPIRE is a forum to share, a community of people who want to learn from each others' lives. Share your own way, of being one of the ... People Inspiring Responsible Business.
Send your story to EBBF.
"Meaningful" Job Offers
1. Junior PR - for values-based cosmetics and toiletries company - Germany.
EBBF member Denise Cumella is passionate about her job at Lush and of her position coordinating PR and communications activities for this fun and values-driven company, across Europe. She would like to offer EBBF members or readers the position of junior PR based in Germany.
The job offer is to build the brand and reputation in Germany, for this environmentally friendly, zero-packaging cosmetics and toiletries chain of shops with a worldwide presence.
She is looking for a self-motivated individual with either one year experience in this field or else a relevant university degree ideally in the field of ethics linked to consumer goods in Germany. You would support Lush’s 5 shops in Belirn and another 14 shops spread across Germany’s main cities.
For more information about Lush Germany: www.lush-shop.de
If you are an interested candidate or if you know of other people interested in this position, you can send Denise your CV: denise @ lush.it
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2. Positions at one of the UK's leading Social Entrepreneurs' - UnLtd- UK
UnLtd is offering two of jobs at the moment:
- Director of Programmes and Operations Development Manager (Belfast)PA to the CEO Programmes Administrator for the Big Green Challenge.
If you are interested in any of the above postions or think that you know someone who is, go to their recruitment home page for more info.
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3. Director Sustainability Reporting Framework - The Global Reporting Initiative – (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is an international non-profit organization whose vision is to make reporting on economic, environmental, and social performance by all organizations as mainstream as financial reporting. The GRI seeks to achieve this by developing, continually improving, and building capacity around the use of its Sustainability Reporting Framework: the core of which being the Reporting Guidelines.
Position Summary
Experienced director to oversee the development of the GRI Sustainability Reporting Framework (SRF) and supervise the activities of the SRF Team, including managing all fund-raising and budgeting. The director is, as a member of the Senior Management Team, together with his/her member-colleagues, responsible for the overall management of the Secretariat.
Contact details
Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume in English together with a motivation letter before Monday 7th January 2008 before 17.00 CET.
Stichting Global Reporting Initiative
Attn. Monique Hutten, HR & Office Manager
Keizersgracht 209
1016 DT Amsterdam
T. 020-5310011 // F. 020-5310099
Hutten@globalreporting.org // www.globalreporting.org
More information at: www.bsr.org/insight/jobs/index.cfm
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4. International Partnerships' Coordinator – The Glocal Forum – Rome, Italy
www.glocalforum.org/default.php
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: December 31, 2007
Education: Master (MA, MSW, etc.)
The Glocal Forum is looking for an International Partnerships’ Coordinator,
who will be responsible of developing the relations with the World Bank and the E.U. Must be fluent in English and any other language an advantage.
How to Apply: CVs in ENGLISH to recruitment5@glocalforum.org
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5. Executive Director – CEE Bankwatch Network – Czech Republic
www.bankwatch.org
Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Job Category: Accounting & Finance, Grants administration, Management , Project management
Description:
CEE Bankwatch Network, an international environmental organisation with member groups across Central and Eastern Europe that monitors international development finance and is a member of the "Green 10", is seeking a new Executive Director.
If you have strong environmental commitment, are highly motivated to lead an international NGO, can successfully represent the Bankwatch network in a variety of arenas from environmentally threatened villages to the corridors of the European Commission, are a proven strategic thinker and team player with excellent oral and written communication skills...
Please send your full CV, including details of two referees and your current salary, with a motivation letter in English, to jobs at bankwatch.org by December 31 2007.
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6. Corporate Partnerships Development Manager – Earthwatch Institute – Oxford, UK
www.earthwatch.org/europe
Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental charity which runs over 100 field research projects in over 50 countries. The European office is in Oxford, with a £4.5 million turnover, collaborating with other Earthwatch offices in USA, Australia and Japan. Over the last 30 years Earthwatch has developed a highly regarded reputation as an expert environmental partner, engaging companies and individuals across sectors towards achieving a sustainable environment. We work on a portfolio of projects and partnerships with companies to support and promote action for biodiversity on an international scale, by engaging their staff in scientific field research and by acting as an informed stakeholder at policy and strategic levels. We also produce publications and organise forums for companies belonging to our Corporate Environmental Responsibility Group.
To support this work, we are seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated individual with a proven track record in biodiversity, environmental management and corporate sustainability to fill the post of Corporate Partnerships Development Manager.
This position is responsible for developing new partnership work with companies in the business and biodiversity agenda. The position also leads the programme of work of the Corporate Environmental Responsibility Group, a multi sector forum of over 20 companies committed to corporate action for biodiversity. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively at the interface between private and NGO sectors. The exciting role will enable the successful candidate to:
• Lead Earthwatch work with the corporate sector advancing the business and biodiversity agenda.
• Work with senior environmental mangers of large corporations (FTSE 100 or equivalent), designing programmes of support to improve their biodiversity performance.
• Create and manage new partnerships offering opportunities to corporate businesses to engage with Earthwatch scientific research.
The Candidate must be highly organised, capable of handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines. They must have excellent written and spoken English. The post is based in Oxford, UK, but with some travel.
A full job description can be found at: www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp
Applications will be considered as they are received.
Interviews will be held immediately as there is an urgency to fill the post.
To apply please send CV and covering letter to Dave Davies, Personnel Manager: ddavies@earthwatch.org.uk
Prama house
267 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7HT
